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• The scheme of assistance for house repairs and adaptations

  This information applies to Scotland only. What is the scheme of assistance The scheme of assistance is a system of financial and non-financial help that local authorities can provide for private

• How to resolve a neighbour dispute

  or harassment. Instead you should contact your local council or call the police. To resolve a dispute, you can: speak to your neighbour - take a note of the time and date you spoke to them, in case you

• If you've been flooded but don't have insurance

  If you've been flooded but don't have insurance, contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau. They can help you apply for financial assistance and check you're getting the benefits you're entitled

• Charge notices for driving in a bus lane

  receive a charge notice for driving in a bus lane. Bus lane rules Some local councils are responsible for enforcing bus lane rules and use cameras to do this. If you don't follow the bus lane rules, you

• Council Tax Reduction - how to apply

  Council Tax Reduction - how to apply This advice applies to Scotland. See advice for See advice for England, See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Wales You should apply to your local

• Fostering

  short notice. There are regulations about fostering which local authority social work departments must enforce. Who can be a foster carer Anyone can apply to be a foster carer if they feel

• Problems with a business in your street

  that could become a problem (for example, noise) are covered by licensing procedures. If a business breaks the conditions of their licence or the local authority decides that the problem is a statutory

• How to get social care services

  local council's social care department on the Find My Council page on Care Information Scotland's website.  A carer, friend or relative can also ask for an assessment on your behalf.  Before you ask

• Licences and other permissions

  your local council or a relevant organisation to check. You can find your local council on mygov.scot. Alcohol If you are selling alcohol then you will need an alcohol licence from your local council

• Antisocial behaviour

  for the behaviour to be moved or evicted. You can get more help from your local Citizens Advice Bureau. Mediation If you just want the behaviour to stop and do not want to take legal action, you could